The Best Patio Shade Ideas
Looking for
a summertime escape from the brutal Denver sun? Patio shade ideas for your
outdoor living space run the gamut from the simple to the complex, limited only
by your imagination and budget. Integral to your outdoor living space design,
your shade selection will affect the functionality of your patio for years to
come. Which outdoor addition will have you made in the shade?
Sail Shades
One of the easiest shade structures to make an install, a triangle-shaped fabric with eyelets, twine, and rope anchored to surrounding buildings, poles and nearby trees will net you an artsy sun filter. Buyer beware, however, these shades often become shredded or sail away in harsh mountain winds – and offer no protection for rain or snow.
One of the easiest shade structures to make an install, a triangle-shaped fabric with eyelets, twine, and rope anchored to surrounding buildings, poles and nearby trees will net you an artsy sun filter. Buyer beware, however, these shades often become shredded or sail away in harsh mountain winds – and offer no protection for rain or snow.
Awnings
Attached above and extending over windows, doors, and occasionally, decks, awnings offer protection from the glare of the sun – but need a bit of protection themselves from Denver area winds. Strong winds and heavy rain can rip the fabric of awnings and mangle the frames when left up in inclement weather. Fabric lasts a few years when properly cared for, but fades and breaks down quickly in the harsh Colorado sun, with replacement coverings nearly the price of the entire structure.
Attached above and extending over windows, doors, and occasionally, decks, awnings offer protection from the glare of the sun – but need a bit of protection themselves from Denver area winds. Strong winds and heavy rain can rip the fabric of awnings and mangle the frames when left up in inclement weather. Fabric lasts a few years when properly cared for, but fades and breaks down quickly in the harsh Colorado sun, with replacement coverings nearly the price of the entire structure.
Gazebos
These freestanding structures offer permanent shade and rain protection while still allowing for open landscape views. The price of installing a gazebo for larger patio spaces, however, can be quite high. Traditional wood options also leave you with a lifetime maintenance commitment, repainting every few years to protect the structure from weather and pests.
These freestanding structures offer permanent shade and rain protection while still allowing for open landscape views. The price of installing a gazebo for larger patio spaces, however, can be quite high. Traditional wood options also leave you with a lifetime maintenance commitment, repainting every few years to protect the structure from weather and pests.
Pergolas
Pergolas offer a plethora of design
possibilities, from dimensions to construction material and design.
Freestanding or attached, roofing creates shaded, usable space below, which can
be used for everything from an outdoor living and entertaining area, to a
barbecue nook, poolside retreat, or bar. There are many different pergola
options:
● Open Roof
Lattice-style, open-roof pergolas are traditionally constructed of wood, and do not offer full shade. Vining plants are often added to enhance shading capacity. Like other wooden structures, they require frequent maintenance and repainting.
Lattice-style, open-roof pergolas are traditionally constructed of wood, and do not offer full shade. Vining plants are often added to enhance shading capacity. Like other wooden structures, they require frequent maintenance and repainting.
● Solid Roof
Solid roof pergola options grant the same design flexibility as open-roof styles, with permanent shelter from the sun, rain, and snow. They offer poor ventilation, however, and during cooler times of the year, limit access to the sun’s warmth.
Solid roof pergola options grant the same design flexibility as open-roof styles, with permanent shelter from the sun, rain, and snow. They offer poor ventilation, however, and during cooler times of the year, limit access to the sun’s warmth.
● Adjustable
Adjustable pergolas feature a louvered roof, allowing for convenient shade. Interlocking louvers offer reliable shelter from the rain, as well as access to the sun with the simple touch of a button or smart-device driven operation. Capable of withstanding hurricane force winds, once installed, maintenance is minimal courtesy of easy-care, aluminum construction. Enjoy a sunny day or a starlit night, including sliding, sunroof-style adjustable roofing options.
Adjustable pergolas feature a louvered roof, allowing for convenient shade. Interlocking louvers offer reliable shelter from the rain, as well as access to the sun with the simple touch of a button or smart-device driven operation. Capable of withstanding hurricane force winds, once installed, maintenance is minimal courtesy of easy-care, aluminum construction. Enjoy a sunny day or a starlit night, including sliding, sunroof-style adjustable roofing options.
Don’t get
stuck with an all or nothing shading solution for your outdoor space. Discover
the difference versatility can make. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today.
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